Family Ties
A community organizer keeps her enormous family connected in spectacular fashion.
J Life
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In-depth stories from Jewish life in Central Florida. · 291 stories
Stars Align
This accomplished local poet partners with musicians near and far to turn her Holocaust-themed poems into song
Women of Influence
Meet more talented local artists in J Life’s arts section.
He's a Marvel
He’s written for TV shows like PEN15 and Ms. Marvel, and Josh Levine’s writing career began right here in elementary school.
Let's Move
A healthy partnership – literally! – between local JCCs and Orlando Ballet is helping seniors be well and kids be creative
Never-ending Optimism
Local grad Maya Gluck leads an international organization of young men and women who strive to ensure our brightest days are ahead
Table for You
Dementia-friendly Dining lets families affected by dementia enjoy a night out.
Reunion of the Rightous
A Winter Springs woman meets the man whose parents her family saved in the Holocaust.
She Leads with Empathy
Meet the new CEO of the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, Talli Dippold
It's Amazing What You Can Accomplish Over Zoom
Two local women created a Jewish yoga book for kids over Zoom, without ever meeting.
Art Abounds in Maitland
Inside a Maitland office building, a vibrant art display you might not expect.
The Captains of Industry – Oil & Steam
Meet a pair of local artists who bring two very disparate media to life in creative ways
Shalom Orlando
The Roth Family JCC and the Jewish Federation unite as Shalom Orlando.
Unforgettable Perspective
A Lake Highland student shares a remarkable experience during a day at J Life.
Full Circle
A math-loving mom brings the European concept of math circles to our community.
The Never-Ending Story
Local author shares his mother’s incredible tale of Holocaust survival with a new generation
A League of our Own
As antisemitism rises, the ADL redoubles its efforts with a passionate local advocate.
New Beginnings Never End
This prolific local painter and author constantly reinvents herself
Adorning the Gallery
As a gallerist, this local woman brings a different and important perspective to the world of art
Words to Live By
Local authors help preserve the lessons of the Holocaust and teach future generations about the high cost of hate
Local Legacies- Businesses that Span the Generations
In our ongoing series of stories about multi-generation family businesses, we meet the First Family of Central Florida’s sweet tooth
Wherever the Road Takes Them
Orlando and Jerusalem may be their homes, but for this adventurous couple, the highways and byways of America are where they live
If You Build It They Will Come
Meet the founders of the Jewish Chamber of Commerce.
It's Teen Time
Jewish youth groups for every Orlando-area teen, whatever their interests.